TUYỂN TẬP 15 BÀI TẬP TỪ VỰNG HAY TRONG ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC

TUYỂN TẬP 15 BÀI TẬP TỪ
VỰNG HAY TRONG ĐỀ THI
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following Questions .
Question 6: There is ………………to be a serious energy crisis in the next century.
A. reputed B. known C. foreseen D. bound
Question 7: ……… ________ interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it.
A. Were I B. If I am C. Shoud I D. I was
Question 8: In contrast to her husband, she is a very down-to-earth sort of person who manages to control his wild
ideas.
A. cynical B. boring C. critical D. practical
Question 9: I‟m not sure my brother will ever get married because he hates the feeling of being …… ________
A. tied in B. tied down C. tied up D. tied in with
Question 10: The school was closed for a month because of a serious …… ________ of fever.
A. outbreak B. outburst C. outset D. outcome
Question 11: All the sentences below use “the”. Which one is correct?
A. The apples are good for you. B. I love the skiing.

C. Can you pass the sugar, please? D. The crime is a problem in many big cities.
Question 12: Helen has just bought ……………….
A. some new black wool two scarves B. two black wool new scarves
C. two new black wool scarves D. two scarves new wool black
Question 13: Another ……………will be drawn from the experiment.
A. conclusion B. attention C. contrast D. inference
Question 14: Joanne has only one eye, she lost ……………3 years ago after falling on some broken glass.
A. other B. other ones C. another one D. the other
Question 15: Don‟t ……… ________ You‟ve only just begun the course.
A. put up B. get up C. give up D. grow up
Question 16: No matter … ________ , Mozart was an accomplished composer while still a child.
A. how it seems remarkable B. how remarkable it seems
C. how it remarkable seems D. how seems it remarkable
Question 17: Such ……………….that we didn‟t want to go home.
A. was a beautiful flower display B. beautiful the flower display was
C. a beautiful flower display was D. a beautiful flower display
Question 18: “Is it all right if I use your bike?” - “ ________ ____”
A. I don‟t want to use your bike B. Sure, go ahead
C. Sorry, no, I won‟t do it D. Please accept it with my best wishes
Question 19: The car collided …………….a van before crashing …………….the wall.
A. on / into B. to / to C. with/ into D. at / 
Question 20: When another person sneezes, you say: “ ________ ”
A. See you! B. Bless you! C. Great you! D. Pardon?
Question 21: - “How kind, you really shouldn‟t have bothered” - “ ________ ”
A. Why not? I was happy B. Don‟t worry, I didn‟t bother
C. It was nothing, really D. It was a very good thing
Question 22: Don‟t worry! By the time you arrive tomorrow, we ……… ________ the work.
A. have completed B. had completed
C. will have completed D. would have completed
Question 23: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver … ________ in the crash.

A. have been injured B. were injured C. are injured D. was injured
Question 24: I suggest the room ………… ________ before Christmas.
A. be decorated B. is decorated C. were decorated D. should decorate
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Question 25: As the managing director can‟t go to the reception, I‟m representing the company……………
A. from his point of view B. on his account
C. on his behalf D. for his part
Question 26: Jack : I‟d rather stay at home.
Gina : ________ ________
A. Would you ? B. Wouldn‟t you ? C. Had you ? D. Hadn‟t you ?
Question 27: Wife: "The cupboard in our living room is broken."
Husband: “________”
A. But it‟s big B. We have to pay extra money.
C. But it‟s small. D. We‟ll get it fixed
Question 28: “Remember to phone me when you arrive at the airport” “ ________ _______”
A. I remember B. I do C. I don‟t D. I will
Question 29: We should participate in the movements ……… ________ the natural environment.
A. organizing to conserve B. organized conserving
C. organized to conserve D. which organize to conserve
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Question 30: Certificates provide proof of your ………………
A. qualifications B. diplomas C. ambitions D. qualities

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Question 6: Why don't you try praising your students occasionally instead of ________ them all the time?
A. crying to B. falling over C. shouting at D. rushing into
Question 7: After so many years, it is great to see him ________ his ambitions.
A. realise B. get C. possess D. deserve
Question 8: Unless this outbreak of cholera ________rapidly under control, we ________ourselves with an epidemic

on our hands.
A. has brought/could find B. is brought/may find
C. were brought/would be found D. had brought/might have found
Question 9: We still meet up for a drink and a chat once ________.
A. in a blue moon B. in a while C. at a time D. in a black mood
Question 10: ________ in the diet is especially important for vegetarians.
A. Enough protein is obtained B. Obtaining enough protein
C. They obtain enough protein D. By obtaining enough protein
Question 11: Linda: "It's been a tough couple of months, but I think the worst is behind us now."
Jill: “________”
A. Good luck! B. Good morning. C. Goodness me! D. Good.
Question 12: Many of the relics of early Mesopotamia, one of the areas where civilizations first _____, ______ from
their sites over the years, and are now on display in European museums
A. used to develop/were removed B. had developed/have removed
C. developed/have been removed D. were developing/had removed
Question 13: Student: "I would like to join the library."
Librarian: “________”
A. OK. Would you like to fill in this form? B. OK. This is the form that requires us.
C. OK. I would like to fill in this form. D. OK. See if you can join.
Question 14: I hope that by the time our rivals________ out about this deal, we ______ all the contracts.
A. found/had been signed B. will find/are signing
C. have found/will sign D. find/will have signed
Question 15: I'm beginning to think _______ people say about him is true.
A. which B. things C. what D. those
Question 16: A: "How much sugar do you want in your coffee?"
B: “________”
A. So much. B. Too much. C. Little bit. D. Not much.
Question 17: At the South Pole ________ , the coldest and most desolate region on Earth.
A. Antarctica lies where B. Antarctica lies and C. where Antarctica lies D. lies Antarctica
Question 18: She never once needed to consult the manual. She had all the information _______ her fingertips.

A. with B. at C. by D. for
Question 19: ________ have made communication faster and easier through the use of email and Internet is widely
recognized.
A. It is that computers B. That computers C. Computers that D. That it is computers
Question 20: Larry drove all night to get there for his sister‟s wedding. He ______exhausted by the time he arrived.
A. ought to be B. could be C. should have been D. must have been
Question 21: This was of course very embarrassing for the P.M. and _____of the speech he told funny stories.
A. in spite B. in case C. instead D. intend
Question 22: Rows and silences are ______ and parcel of any marriage.
A. package B. stamps C. packet D. part
Question 23: ________, Sarah Jeweft, a nineteenth- century writer, read widely in her family's extensive library.
A. That she received little education formally B. The little formal education that she received
C. Little formal education that was received by D. Although she received little formal education
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Question 24: Children with parents whose guidance is firm, consistent and rational are inclined ________ high levels of
self-confidence.
A. possess B. have possessed C. to possess D. possessing
Question 25: Linda: “Have you got anything by Jane Austen?”
Janet: “ ________”
A. No, I haven't got any. B. Will you buy it, please?
C. Have a look upstairs. D. Don't worry about it. I've got some.
Question 26: My boss has an urgent report for me to write. She demanded that it ________on her desk by 5 p.m today.
A. was B. be C. will be D. is
Question 27: This cheese isn‟t fit for eating. It‟s ________ all over after lying in the bin for so long.
A. spoiled B. mouldy C. sour D. rusty
Question 28: ______ , the whole family slept soundly.
A. Hot though the night air was B. Hot though was the night air
C. Hot although the night air was D. Hot although was the night air
Question 29: Linda: " Thomas thinks he knows everything about dinosaurs.”
Jill: “________”

A. He‟s such a know-all. B. He knew a lot about dinosaurs.
C. He knows enough. D. Everything he knows is all about dinosaurs.
Question 30: The new office block ________ well with its surroundings.
A. blends in B. stands out C. shapes up D. sets off


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Question 6: A: "Have you seen the price of petrol these days?"
B: “________”
A. It's amazing, isn't it? C. I'm amazing, aren't I?
B. Isn't it great? D. What a lot of petrol!
Question 7: My father is forever finding ________with the way I dress.
A. error B. mistake C. blemish D. fault
Question 8: Many plant and animal species are now on the……of extinction.
A. danger B .border C. verge D. margin
Question 9: There you are: the ________person I was looking for.
A. utter B. correct C. ever D. very
Question 10: Patient: "Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?"
Receptionist: “________”
A. Not at the moment. He can't be disturbed. B. OK, you will need to check my diary.
C. OK, let me just check the diary. D. Have a seat and I'll be with you in an hour.
Question 11: I _______ down your number if I ________ right now. Can you call me back in half an hour?
A. could be writing/am not driving B. would write/weren't driving
C. were writing/wouldn't drive D. had written/hadn't been driving
Question 12: Under UK opportunity laws, an employee _______ against on the grounds of race, religion or gender.
A. didn't use to discriminate B. should not discriminate
C. cannot be discriminated D. hasn't been discriminating
Question 13: My wallet _______ at the station while I _______ for the train.
A. must have been stolen/was waiting B. should have stolen/had been waiting

C. will be stolen/am waiting D. had to steal/would be waiting
Question14: The new manager _______very strict rules as soon as he had _______ the position
A. laid down/taken over B. put down/taken over
C. lay down/taken up D. wrote down/come over
Question 15: Newspaper publishers in the States have estimated _______ reads a newspaper every day.
A. nearly 80 percent of the adult population who
B. it is nearly 80 percent of the adult population
C. that nearly 80 percent of the adult population who
D. that nearly 80 percent of the adult population
Question 16: “ Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!”
A. Certainly. Do you like it, too? B. I like you to say that
C. Yes, of course. It„s expensive D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me.
Question 17. It‟s not in my nature to ________ over the price of something.
A. haggle B. discuss C. challenge D. transact
Question 18: Although the conditions weren‟t ideal for a walk, we decided to________ a go of it.
A. make B. do C. run D. carry
Question 19: Her outgoing character contrast ________ with that of her sister.
A. sharply B. thoroughly C. fully D. coolly
Question 20: She clearly joined the firm with a(n) ________ to improving herself professionally.
A. view B. aim C. plan D. ambition
Question 21:. The curriculum at the public school is as good ________ of any private school.
A. or better than B. as or better than that C. as or better that D. as or better than those
Question 22: He tends to forget things very quickly and behaves more and more like the typical ________ professor
A. clear-minded B. absent-minded C. well-minded D. cool-minded
Question 23: I had to get up early, ________ I‟d have missed the train.
A. if not B. but C. otherwise D. so that
Question 24: Where have you been? You were ________ to be here half an hour ago?
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A. allowed B. had C. supposed D. thought
Question 25: "Excuse me. Where is the ____________office of OXFAM located?"

A. leading B. head C. central D. summit
Question 26: - "That's a very nice skirt you're wearing."
-“ ___________”
A. How a compliment! B. That's all right.
C. It's nice of you to say so. D. I like you said so.
Question 27: _______are the formal rules of correct or polite behavior among people using the Internet.
A. Traffic rules B. Family rules
C. Codes of etiquettes D. Codes of netiquettes
Question 28: UNICEF _______supports and funds for the most disadvantaged children all over the world.
A. presents B. assists C. provides D. offers .
Question 29: Is there anyone who _______ the plan put forward by the committee?
A. differs B. disagrees C. objects D. opposes
Question 30: He would win the race if he _______his brother's example and trained harder.
A. repeated B. set C. answered D. followed
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Question 6: - Jordan: "_______" - Jim: "No, thanks."
A. Would you want another drink? B. Would you care for another drink?
C. Can you help me with this? D. Come in, please!
Question 7: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as
_______.
A. cats and dogs B. salt and pepper C. chalk and cheese D. here and there
Question 8: After running up the stairs, I was _______ breath.
A. without B. out of C. no D. away from
Question 9: She listened so attentively that not a word _______.
A. she had missed B. did she miss C. she didn't miss B. she missed
Question 10: Customer: "Can I have a look at that pullover, please?"
Salesgirl: "_______."
A. It's much cheaper B. Can I help you? C. Which one? This one? D. Sorry, it is out of stock.
Question 11: _______ parents of Thomas claimed that he was at _______ home at the time of _______ robbery.
A. X-X-the B. The –X- the C. The –the-the D. X-X- a

Question 12:. Nowadays children would prefer history _______ in more practical ways.
A. be taught B. teach C. to be taught D. to be teaching
Question 13: The discovery was a major _______ for research workers.
A. breakthrough B. break-in C. breakdown D. breakout
Question 14: I accidentally _______ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. lost touch with B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. caught sight of
Question 15: Jane: “It's going to rain”. Mary: "_______."
A. I hope not so B. I hope not C. I don't hope so D. I don't hope either
Question 16: _______ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.
A. Small as the stars B. The stars as small C. As the small stars D. Despite of the small stars
Question 17: Their house is _______ near the Cathedral.
A. whereabouts B. anyplace C. somewhere D. anywhere
Question 18: In the United States _______ the states but Hawaii is an islanD.
A. all of B. neither of C. none of D. no of
Question 19: I know his name, but I can‟t recall it at the moment. It‟s on the tip of _______.
A. brain B. tongue C. mind D. memory
Question 20: I‟m not particular. I‟ll wear _______ of your dresses that fits me.
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A. some one B. any one C. which one D. that one
Question 21: Tom: Which is more important? Luck or effort? -Mary: Luck is _______ effort.
A. on the same importance B. as the same importance as
C. the same importance as D. of the same importance as
Question 22: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very _______.
A. narrow-minded B. kind-hearted C. open-minded D. absent-minded
Question 23:. It‟s good idea to see your doctor regularly for _______ .
A. a revision B. a check up C. an investigation D. a control
Question 24: The stolen jewels were _______ a lot of money.
A. priced B. valued C. cost D. worth
Question 25: When _______ a European, we should stick to the last name unless he suggests that we use his first name.
A. speaking B. discussing C. talking D. addressing

Question 26: Everybody in the house woke up when the burglar alarm ______
A. went out B. went off C. came about D. rang off
Question 27: - " You're already leaving? The ball is only starting."
- " But it's very late, so _______."
A. take care B. have a good day C. goodbye for now D. it's great fun, thanks^
Question 28: Have a piece of chocolate,_ ______?
A. do you B. would you C. don't you D. haven't you
Question 29: By the time you come here tomorrow, the work _______.
A. will have been finishing B. will be finishing C. will have been finished D. will be finished
Question 30: If you put your money in a bank now, you may get 12% _______annually.
A. interest B. profit C. money D. income
Question 6: - Jordan: "_______" - Jim: "No, thanks."
A. Would you want another drink? B. Would you care for another drink?
C. Can you help me with this? D. Come in, please!
Question 7: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as
_______.
A. cats and dogs B. salt and pepper C. chalk and cheese D. here and there
Question 8: After running up the stairs, I was _______ breath.
A. without B. out of C. no D. away from
Question 9: She listened so attentively that not a word _______.
A. she had missed B. did she miss C. she didn't miss B. she missed
Question 10: Customer: "Can I have a look at that pullover, please?"
Salesgirl: "_______."
A. It's much cheaper B. Can I help you? C. Which one? This one? D. Sorry, it is out of stock.
Question 11: _______ parents of Thomas claimed that he was at _______ home at the time of _______ robbery.
A. X-X-the B. The –X- the C. The –the-the D. X-X- a
Question 12:. Nowadays children would prefer history _______ in more practical ways.
A. be taught B. teach C. to be taught D. to be teaching
Question 13: The discovery was a major _______ for research workers.
A. breakthrough B. break-in C. breakdown D. breakout

Question 14: I accidentally _______ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. lost touch with B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. caught sight of
Question 15: Jane: “It's going to rain”. Mary: "_______."
A. I hope not so B. I hope not C. I don't hope so D. I don't hope either
Question 16: _______ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.
A. Small as the stars B. The stars as small C. As the small stars D. Despite of the small stars
Question 17: Their house is _______ near the Cathedral.
A. whereabouts B. anyplace C. somewhere D. anywhere
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Question 18: In the United States _______ the states but Hawaii is an islanD.
A. all of B. neither of C. none of D. no of
Question 19: I know his name, but I can‟t recall it at the moment. It‟s on the tip of _______.
A. brain B. tongue C. mind D. memory
Question 20: I‟m not particular. I‟ll wear _______ of your dresses that fits me.
A. some one B. any one C. which one D. that one
Question 21: Tom: Which is more important? Luck or effort? -Mary: Luck is _______ effort.
A. on the same importance B. as the same importance as
C. the same importance as D. of the same importance as
Question 22: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very _______.
A. narrow-minded B. kind-hearted C. open-minded D. absent-minded
Question 23:. It‟s good idea to see your doctor regularly for _______ .
A. a revision B. a check up C. an investigation D. a control
Question 24: The stolen jewels were _______ a lot of money.
A. priced B. valued C. cost D. worth
Question 25: When _______ a European, we should stick to the last name unless he suggests that we use his first name.
A. speaking B. discussing C. talking D. addressing
Question 26: Everybody in the house woke up when the burglar alarm ______
A. went out B. went off C. came about D. rang off
Question 27: - " You're already leaving? The ball is only starting."
- " But it's very late, so _______."

A. take care B. have a good day C. goodbye for now D. it's great fun, thanks^
Question 28: Have a piece of chocolate,_ ______?
A. do you B. would you C. don't you D. haven't you
Question 29: By the time you come here tomorrow, the work _______.
A. will have been finishing B. will be finishing C. will have been finished D. will be finished
Question 30: If you put your money in a bank now, you may get 12% _______annually.
A. interest B. profit C. money D. income

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Question 6: Nobody could have predicted that the show would arouse so much interest and that over two hundred
people _____away.
A. would turn B. would have turned C. would have to be turned D. had been turned
Question 7: No matter how angry he was, he would never ________to violence.
A. exert B. resolve C. resort D. recourse

Question 8: When you do something, you should _____.
A. go down well with B. turn over a new leaf
C. weigh up the pros and cons D. get through to
Question 10: The effect of the painkiller is ____ and I begin to feel the soreness again.
A. turning out B. doing without C. fading away D. wearing off
Question 11: Taxis don't follow any schedule: they come and go ________.
A. chronologically B. punctually C. in sequence D. at random
Question 12: ______I like to do something completely spontaneous.
A. Very so often B. Every so often C. Very often so D. Every often so
Question 13: - “Remember, they want someone who works well with people. You've got to show them how easy-going
and personable you are!”
- “______.”
A. You see what I am like. Don't worry. B. Thanks. I will keep that in mind.
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C. Thanks. I hope so. D. Wait and see. Thanks

Question 14: - "How well you are playing!"
- “______”
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words. B. Many thanks. That's a nice compliment.
C. I think so. I am proud of myself. D. Thank you too much.
Question 15: It never ____ my head that such a terrible thing would happen.
A. struck B. dawned C. occurred D. entered
Question 16: Sarah and I ____reserved the rooms in the same hotel. She was really surprised to see me there.
A. coincidentally B. practically C. intentionally D. deliberately
Question 17: Mario has now____ to the point where his English is almost fluent.
A. arrived B. approached C. advanced D. reached
Question 18: We spent nearly 3 hours waiting outside the station, then out _____ .
A. the star came B. did the star come C. came the star D. be the star coming
Question 19: Please _______your cigarette. I am going to get choked.
A. cut down B. blowout C. put aside D. put out
Question 20: _______with being so busy both at work and at home, she became increasingly tired and bad-tempered.
A. What B. How C. Where D. Which
Question 21: My mother often ______ our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the
slightest one.
A. neglects B. overlooks C. avoids D. passes
Question 22: Every Christmas of my childhood was the same. My father _____late for dinner, weighed down with
presents for the family.
A. was arriving B. had arrived C. was used to arriving D. would arrive
Question 23: The public _____ does not know enough about AIDS.
A. at times B. at once C. at first D. at large
Question 24: Despite all the evidence, he wouldn‟t admit that he was in the ____.
A. fault B. error C. wrong D. slip
Question 25: The increased pay offer was accepted although it_______ short of what the employees wanted.
A. arrived B. ended C. came D. fell
Question 26: In making remarks, he _______to understatement.
A. declined B. intended C. aligned D. inclined

Question 27:_______for farming purposes, soil must contain the minerals plants require.
A. To be good B. Being good C. Be good D. That's good
Question 28: After her illness, Lam had to work hard to _______ his classmates.
A. catch sight of B. keep pace with C. get in touch with D. make allowance for
Question 29: Some kinds of birds are on the _______of extinction.
A. brink B.tip C. side D. edge
Question 30: _______of popular expressions in our language have interesting backgrounds.
A. A large number B. The large number C. A great deal D. A sum


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Question 6: The child was told to eat all his vegetables or ___he would get no ice cream .
A. in case B. in fact C. instead D. else
Question 7: “ Would you mind helping me with these heavy boxes?” _______
A. “Yes, I would. ” B. “ Not at all. ” C. “ What a pity !” D. “my Gosh!”
Question 8: My brother is intelligent but he ____common sense .
A. fails B. lacks C. misses D. wants
Question 9: I am ___tired to think about that problem at the moment.
A. simply B. far too C. much more D. nearly
Question 10: “ Which of the two boys is a boy scout?” “____ of them is .”
A. All B. None C. Neither D. Both
Question 11: His ___ of the school regulations really can‟t be ignored any longer.
A. carelessness B. inattention C. unfamiliarity D. disregard
Question 12: ___after trying three times ,he passed the examination.
A. Last of all B. Lastly C. Last D. At last
Question 13: I think you should stay___
A. calm B. tranquil C. peaceful D. quiet
Question 14: All work is better than ___at all.
A. no B. no one C. none D. not

Question 15: The question of late payment of the bills was ___again at the meeting
A. raised B. risen C. brought D. taken
Question 16: None of us has ever ___of cheating in class .
A. declared B. persisted C. approved D. concluded
Question 17: We have been working hard . Let‟s ___ a break .
A. make B. find C. do D. take
Question 18: It never ___my mind he will tell lies to me .
A. crosses B. takes C. enters D. happens
Question 19: I‟m afraid you‟ll have to make a decision at once. We have no time to ___.
A. save B. spare C. draw D. adjust
Question 20: Those men are paid by ___ .
A. an hour B. hour C. every hour D. the hour
Question 21: “ Help!” “ ________ ___”
A. Just a minute! B. Moment ! C. I come at once ! D. Wait on !
Question 22: “ Take me some medicine from the first aid kit,___ you ?
A. don‟t B. can C. do D. will
Question 23: “ I am terribly sorry !” “ _______”
A. It‟s nothing B. Nothing C. Don‟t worry D. Never mind !
Question 24: The ship was put into quarantine and the passengers and the crew were__ to land
A. ordered B. forbidden C. permitted D. let
Question 25: “ Could I speak to Susie May, please ?” “Yes,________.”
A. Answering B. Talking C. Saying D. Speaking
Question 26: ____ patient, and you will succeed.
A. To be B. Are C. Be D. Being
Question 27: It is believed ___causes weight loss.
A. much stress B. much stress that C. it is much stress D. that much stress
Question 28: He doesn‟t seem to be successful ____hard he works.
A. whatever B. although C. but D. however
Question 29: Are there any interesting ____in the paper ?
A. news B. pieces of news C. piece of news D. new

Question 30: We‟ve decided to interview only ten ___ for the job .
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Question 6: The new laws have encouraged both domestic and foreign private _______.
A. savings B. paying C. investment D. economics
Question 7: Since the reform, the country has undergone _______changes.
A. large B. sizeable C. substantial D. favourable
Question 8: _ “ Do you like your new job?"
- "Yes, but my employer insisted that I _______on time."
A. was B. am C. have been D. be
Question 9: Many companies know that attractive ____________can persuade customers to buy their goods.
A. packs B. packets C. package D. packaging
Question 10: I think the company should inform its customers _______the improvements in their services.
A. on B. about C. to D. with
Question 11: The number of homeless people after the flood ______ dramatically.
A. are increasing B. has increased C. increase D. had increased
Question 12: ______ bacteria in foods are killed, as they are during baking or stewing, decay is slowed down.
A. Should B. Unless C. If D. What
Question 13: - “Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?”
- “______”
A. Can you? That‟s very kind. B. You can‟t, I think!
C. No, you can‟t. D. Yes, you can.
Question 14: Most of ______ archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on studies of material
remains.
A. what B. these C. which D. their

Question 15: I can‟t ______ who it is. He is too far away.
A. take in B. stand for C. make out D. look for

Question 16: The forecast predicted ______ weather with snow, sunshine, wind and thunder and that is just what we
have had.
A. variable B. fluctuating C. various D. differing
Question 17: My mother ______ me against staying late night after night to prepare for exams.
A. warned B. recommended C. reprimanded D. encouraged
Question 18: - “Mrs. Brown passed away yesterday.”
- “David has told me that. ______.”
A. God bless B. God save the Queen C. By God D. God rest her
Question 19: The man who was driving the truck would not admit that he had been at fault, and ______.
A. neither the other driver B. neither had the other driver
C. neither would the other driver D. the other driver neither
Question 20: That's a nice coat, and the colour ______ you well.
A. suits B. couples C. matches D. fits
Question 21: - "Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house."
- “______.”
A. No, dogs are very good, too B. You can say that again
C. Nothing more to say D. Yes, I hope so
Question 22: Although the new library service has been very successful, its future is ______ certain.
A. by all means B. by any chance C. at any rate D. by no means
Question 23: My father is in charge when Mr. Smith is ______. He took over from him on June 1st.
A. out B. in C. off D. away
Question 24: I must take this watch to be repaired as it ______ over 20 minutes a day.
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A. accelerates B. increases C. progresses D. gains
Question 25: The hall was very crowded with over a hundred people ______ into it.
A. stuck B. packed C. pushed D. stuffed
Question 26: It was with a ______ heart that she said goodbye to all her classmates.

A. grim B. solemn C. heavy D. dismal
Question 27: The operating principles of the telephone are ______ they were in the nineteenth century.
A. the same today B. the same as today C. the same today as D. today what the same
Question 28: The move to a different environment brought about a significant ______ in my cousin‟s state of mind.
A. influence B. impact C. change D. effect
Question 29: All members of my family are ______ aware of the need to obey the family rules.
A. well B. far C. much D. greatly
Question 30: Looking down at the coral reef, we saw ______ of tiny, multi-coloured fish.
A. teams B. flocks C. swarms D. shoals

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Question 6: To solve this problem, it is advisable _______ .
A. a drastic measure to be adopted B. that to adopt a drastic measure
C. that a drastic measure be adopted D. that a drastic measure is adopted
Question 8: A few animals sometimes fool their enemies _______ to be deaD.
A. have been appearing B. to be appearing
C. to appear D. by appearing
Question 9: On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy.
A. he was told B. having told C. being told D. telling
Question 10: The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several_______ .
A. celebrations B. celebrated C. celebrities D. celebrates
Question 11: When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _______ paintings were destroyed, including two by
Picasso.
A. worthless B. priceless C. valueless D. worthy
Question 12: In most_______ developed countries, up to 50% of_______ population enters higher education at some
time in their lives.
A. the/  B. /  C. the/ a D.  /the
Question 13: What chemical is this? It's _______ a horrible smell.
A. giving over B. giving off C. giving down D. giving up

Question 14: I have told you not to do it_______ .
A. hundreds of times B. many hundred times
C. hundred times D. a hundred times
Question 15: Learning English isn't so difficult once you_______ .
A. get down to it B. get off it C. get on it D. get down with it
Question 16: _______ air essential is to man, so is water to fish.
A. As B. Just C. Since D. Like
Question 17: George wouldn't have met Mary_______ to his brother's graduation party.
A. had he not gone B. hadn't he gone
C. if he has not gone D. if he shouldn't have gone
Question 18: Tom. "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come". - Mary. “_______”.
A. Great B. Oh, that's annoying C. Well, never mind D. Sounds like fun
Question 19: John has a monthly bank _______ sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account.
A. statement B. overdraft C. cheque D. balance
Question 20: Can you list the problems _______ poor and _______ countries?
A. facing/ overpopulation B. facing/ overpopulated
C. face/ overpopulated D. facing/ overpopulating
Question 21: In a few hours, we_______ the test, and we‟ll go home and rest.
A. are finishing B. have finished C. will have finished D. will be finishing
Question 22: The doctor gave the patient _______ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.
A. a thorough B. an exact C. a universal D. a whole
Question 23: I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday,_______ ?
A. wasn't she B. didn't you C. didn't I D. wasn't it
Question 24: _______ non-verbal language is _______ important aspect of interpersonal communication.
A.  /an B. A/ the C. the/ D. The/a
Question 25: We bought some _______.
A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses
Question 26: “If we can‟t afford a car, we‟ll just have to one.”
A. do with B. put up with C. do without D. catch up with

Question 27: has she behaved like that before.
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A. Only by B. When C. For D. Never
Question 28: A good essay must contain enough interesting ideas and specific examples
but also have good organizations.
A. in addition B. either C. not only D. as well
Question 29: “You should stop working too hard you‟ll get sick. ”
A. or else B. if C. in case D. whereas
Question 30: Although he was , he agreed to play tennis with me.
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Question 6: It was in this house ______.
A. I was born in B. in which I was born
C. where I was born D. that I was born
Question 7: Thailand defeated Laos______3______2.
A. with/by B. with/ of C. by/of D. by/to
Question 8: On the second thought, I believe I will go with you to the theater.
A. On reflection B. For this time only
C. After discussing with my wife D. For the second time
Question 9: My passport ______ last month, so I will have to get a new one.
A. ended B. terminated C. expired D. elapsed
Question 11: Mr. Henry was given a medal in _____ of his service to his country.
A. response B. gratitude C. recognition D. knowledge
Question 12: “Please speak up a bit more, Jason. You‟re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher
saiD.
A. eligible B. audible C. edible D. visible
Question 13: If he is in trouble, it is his own fault; I personally wouldn‟t ______ a finger to help him.

A. bend B. turn C. rise D. lift
Question 14: As it was Christmas, the _____ at church was much larger than usual.
A. congregation B. convention C. grouping D. audience
Question 15: -"______" “Yeah, down this street, on the left”
A. Is there a station near here? B. How often does the train come?
C. Is this a train station? D. Would you like to go by train?
Question 16: Forget all and try your best next time- Lightning never ______twice in the same place.
A. strikes B. beats C. hits D. attacks
Question 17: He managed to finish his thesis under the _____ of his tutor.
A. assistance B. help C. guidance D. aid
Question 18: Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions.
A. looked into B. come up with C. thought over D. got round to
Question 19: There has been a recommendation that Peter ______ the president of the country.
A. will be elected B. be elected C. is elected D. was elected
Question 20: The sheep were huddled into a _____ to protect them from overnight frosts.
A. cage B. pen C. kennel D. hutch
Question 21: Many _____ crafts such as weaving are now being revived.
A. habitual B. traditional C. customary D. ordinary
Question 22: There is ______ in my bead room
A. a square wooden old table B. an old square wooden table
C. a wooden old square table D. an old wooden square table
Question 23: There seems to be a large ______ between the number of people employed in service industries, and those
employed in the primary sectors.
A. discrepancy B. discretion C. discriminate D. distinguish
Question 24: A: “I am sorry. I broke the vase.” B: “______.”
A. OK. Go ahead B. Yes, certainly
C. Don‟t worry. Things break. D. I‟d rather not.
Question 25: ______, he felt so unhappy and lonely.
A. In spite of his being wealth B. Rich as was he
C. Rich as he was D. Despite his wealthy

Question 26: ______of half- starving wolves were roaming the snow- covered countryside.
A. Herds B. Flocks C. Packs D. Swarms
Question 27: “I understand you don‟t like operA. ______, I go at least once a month.”
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A. In contrast B. On contrast C. In the contrast D. On the contrast
Question 28: He seems to make the same mistake over and over again
A. for good B. by the way C. repeatedly D. in vain
Question 29: When ______ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously.
A. asking B. to be asked C. to be asking D. asked
Question 30: You _____ as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that.
A. might B. should C. would D. must

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Question 6: It is very difficult to ________ ________ the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.
A. convert B. convey C. exchange D. transfer
Question 7: Deborah is going to take extra lessons to ________ ________ .what she missed while she was away.
A. catch up on B. cut down on C. put up with D. take up with
Question 8: I have English classes ________ ________ day - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
A. all other B. each other C. every other D. this and the other
Question 9: She was ________ ________ ________ she could not say anything.
A. so surprised at the news that
C. so surprised of the news that B. such surprised at the news that
D. so that surprised for the news
Question 12: There is a huge amount of ________ …associated with children‟s TV shows nowadays.
A. produce B. manufacturing C. merchandising D. sales
Question 13: It‟s essential that every student ________ ________ the exam before attending the course.
A. pass B. passes C. would pass D. passed
Question 14: All ________ ________ .is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.
A. what is needed B. for our needs C. the thing needed D. that is needed

Question 15: I decided to go to the library as soon as I ________ .
A. finish what I did
C. finished what I did B. would finish what I did
D. finished what I was doing
Question 16: ________ in the street yesterday was very friendly.
A. The mounted police, who I saw
C. Who is the mounted police I saw B. The mounted police I saw whom
D. The mounted police whom I saw
Question 17: A: This grammar test is the hardest one we‟ve ever had this semester!
B: ________ but I think it‟s quite easy.
A. I couldn‟t agree more.
C. You‟re right. B. I understand what you‟re saying.
D. I don‟t see in that way.
Question 18: The replacement of shops such as the groceries‟ and chemist‟s by cafes ________ ________ the
housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping.
A. leave B. have left C. has left D. to have left
Question 19: Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead through the use of chemicals, ________ ________ . ancient
Peruvians did through natural processes.
A. because B. whereas C. even though D. whether or not
Question 20: Issues from price, place, promotion, and product are ________ ________ .of marketing strategies
planning, despite growing calls to expand the range of issues in today‟s more complex world.
A. these that are among the most conventional concerns
B. among the most conventional concerns
C. they are among the most conventional concerns
D. those are among the most conventional concerns
Question 21: It‟s a formal occasion so we‟ll have to… to the nines- no jeans and pullovers this time!
A. hitch up B. put on C. wear in D. get dressed up
Question 22: Please cut my hair ________ ________ ….the style in this magazine.
A. the same length as B. the same length like C. the same long like D. the same long as
Question 23: Half of the children were away from school last week because of ________ ________ of influenzA.

A. a break- out B. a breakthrough C. an outburst D. an outbreak
Question 24: Jane: Thank you for a lovely evening.
Barbara: ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________
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A. You are welcome B. Have a good day C. Thanks D. Cheer!
Question 25: So little ________ ________ .about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me.
A. I have known B. I knew C. do I know D. did I know
Question 26: ________ ________ so aggressive, we‟d get on much better.
A. She was not B. Had she not C. Weren‟t she D. If she weren‟t
Question 27: A: ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ .
B: Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.
A. When have you got this beautiful dress?
B. You‟ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven‟t you?
C. How a beautiful dress you‟re wearing!
D. That‟s a beautiful dress you have on!
Question 28: A washing machine of this type will certainly ________ ________ .normal domestic use.
A. stand up for B. come up with C. get on to D. take down with
Question 29: I studied English for four years in high school. ________ ________ …had trouble talking with people
when I was traveling in the US.
A. Therefore, I B. Otherwise, I C. Although I D. However, I
Question 30: Carbon dioxide may be absorbed by trees or water bodies, or it may stay in the atmosphere when
________ . , while it is only in the atmosphere that chlorofluorocarbons find their home.
A. by releasing emissions from cars
C. cars that release emissions B. released from car emissions
D. emissions are released by cars

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Question 6: The little boy heard the rustle of biscuit wrappers and looked up at his mother……….
A. expectantly B. decisively C. conceitedly D. intricately

Question 7: ________ ________ .in the atmosphere is the temperature falling below freezing.
A. Frost is produced
C. What produces frost B. Frost produces
D. What is frost produced
Question 8: He decided to buy some chocolate kept in an __ container for his father, a __ watch for his
mother and a doll with __ hair for his little sister.
A. air – tighted; water – proofed; snow – whited
B. tight air; proof water; white snow
C. tight aired; proof water; white snow
D. air – tight; water – proof; snow – white.
Question 9: The sky was gray and cloudy. __, went to the beach.
A. Consequently B. Nevertherless C. Eventhough D. Inspite of
Question 10: John should have warned you about that”. “Yes, but __. He‟still my good friend”.
A. moreover B. despite that C. although D. on the contrary.
Question 11: The interview told Alison that she would earn 40000 a year, __ she to be offered the job.
A. were B. should C. lest D. would.
Question 12: I have just taken a Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL __ short.
A. Of B. in C. on D. for
Question 13: Your fur coat looks very expensive”. “__. It‟s second hand.”
A. Yes, it does B. I‟m sorry D. No, It isn‟t D. Really? It wasn‟t expensive.
Question 14: If you say you are using a word, you mean you are choosing it after thinking about it very
carefully.
A. advice B. advisedly C. advisement D. advisory.
Question 15: “Excuse me. Do you do watch – repair?” “__”
A. why not? B. That‟s all C. Yes, we do, madam D. Here we are
Question 16: “The ceiling in this room doesn‟t look very safe, does it?” “__”.
A. Yes, It is B. No, it isn‟t C. No, It is going to fall down D. Yes, it doesn‟t fall down
Question 17: “Sorry! I forgot to post the letter of you” Never mind, __ it myself tonight.”
A. I‟m going to post B. I‟ll post C. I am posting D. I will have posted.
Question 18: He wasn‟t sure if he‟d be any good at tennis, but actually he took __ it immediately.

A. after B. on C. in D. to
Question 19: I __ short story just as Karen __ in from work.
A. finished; came B. finish; comes C. had finished; came D. finished; had come
Question 20: If penny __ a place at Oxford Universiy, she __ philosophy and politics
A. get; is going to study B. will get; is going and politics C. gets; studies D. is getting; will
study
Question 21: The trouble with Jean is that she is __ with sport!
A. obsessed B. packed C. matched D. dealt
Question 22: You‟ve lived in the city for most of your life, so __ you‟re used to the noise
Question 23:
“Must we do it now” “__”.
A. No, thanks. I‟m just looking
B. Yes, I‟m watching
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C. No, I‟m seeing
D. Yes, I‟m thinking.
Question 24: I had a red __ day yesterday.
A. tape B. wood C. pepper D. letter.
Stop making that noise! You are getting on my __!
A.brain B. muscles C. nerves D. blood
Question 25: Each time I sneezed, everyone said: “__you”!”.
A. cough B. bless C. Cold D. Thank
Question 26: Once used up,
A. these can never be replaced
B. we can never replace these minerals
C. but these minerals can never be replaced
D. can these minerals be never replaced.
Question 27: “Can I held you?” “No, you__”.
A. won‟t B. mustn‟t C. can‟t D. needn‟t.
Question 28: Governments decided to take __ measures to deal with terrorism.

A. profound B. enormous C. tough D. threshing.
Question 29: Sensible __ he is, has acted foolishly in this case.
A. even though B. how C. as D. if.
Question 30: __ it were well paid, I would accept this proposal.
A. Provding B. Unless C. But for D. If only



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Question 6.
Good restaurants serving traditional English food are very hard to
________
___.

A.
come to
B.
come into
C.
come by
D.
come at
Question 7.

________
____opening the door, Jerry found that his house had been broken into.

A.
On

B.
At
C.
During
D.
With
Question 8 ________
__ that‟s happened is a waste of time.

A.
Regret something
B.
Regretting something
C.
Something regretted
D.
Something to regret
Question 10.
–Claire
:
” Mr. Black. How do you do?”
- Pete
:
”
________
___, my name‟s Pete. How do you do? “

A.
Pardon
B.

Excuse me
C.
By the way
D.
By all means
Question 11.
Did you see Jonathan this morning? He looked like
________
___. It must have been quite
a party last night.

A.
death warmed up
B.
a bear with a sore head
C.
a dead duck
D.
a wet blanket
Question 12.
His grandpa refuses to even listen to anyone else‟s point of view. He „s very
________
__ .

A.
narrow – minded
B.
kind – hearted
C.
open – minded

D.
absent – minded
Question

13:
He said that the plane had already left and that I
________ ________ ________
…an hour earlier.
A.
must have arrived
C.
should have arrived
B.
had to arrive
D.
was supposed to arrive
Question 14.
Light
________
____are small planes with seats for no more than about six passengers.

A.
airship
B.
aircrafts
C.
airplane
D.
aircraft
Question 15.

________
____drivers usually drive very slowly.

A.
Learning
B.
Practice
C.
Learner
D.
Student
Question 16. ________
____, Phil was a gregarious individual who enjoyed the company of others
enormously.

A.
Socially
B.
Technically
C.
Physically
D.
Psychologically
Question 17.
He lives a(n)
________
____ throw from the station.

A.

apple‟s
B.
stone‟s
C.
arrow‟s
D.
stick‟s
Question 18.
The management has
________
____its promise.

A.
gone back on
B.
gone through with
C.
got away with
D.
got down on
Question 19.
– Alice
:
“ We‟ve got the contract!” - Nick
:
“
________
____”

A.

Oh, how come?
B.
Pretty well.
C.
Really? Let‟s celebrate.
D.
Not too ba
D.

Question 20.
Not until
________
_home
________
___that he had taken someone else‟s bike.
he got/ did he realize
B.
did he get / he realized
C.
he got/ he did realize
D.
he got/ he realized

Question 21.
All of us won‟t go camping
________
___ the weather stays fine.

A.
however

B.
unless
C.
so
D.
but
Question 22.
I
________
____sport to keep fit, not because I like it.

A.
train
B.
practise
C.
make
D.
do
Question 24.
– Anne
:
“Do you mind if I ask you one or two
Question
s?” - Jack
:
“
________
____”

A.
Why not?
B.
That‟s quite all right.

C.
I am sorry. I have no ide
A.

D.
Not at all. Fire away.
Question 25.
Imagination
________
____facts.

A.
outlives
B.
outlays
C.
outruns
D.
outplays
Question 26.
Tom is good enough to make
________
____ in his office.

A.

impression
B.
the bed
C.
the team
D.
appointment
Question 27.
ANNOUNCEMENT
:
Passengers for Rome should
________
____ to Gate 32 for boarding.

A.
reach
B.
approach
C.
proceed
D.
contact
Question 28.
- Anna
:
" I don't think I can do this ." - Susan
:
"
________
___ "

A.
No, I hope not.
B.
Oh, come on! Give it a try!

C.
Yeah. It's not easy.
D.
Sure, no way!
Question 29.
She‟d rather I
________
__to the party with her yesterday.

A.
had to go
B.
to have gone
C.
went
D.
had gone


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Question 6:
She on her computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a rest.
A.

has worked
B.
has been working
C.
was working
D.
had been working
Question 7:
It‟s nice I am now in London again. This is the second time I there.
A.
will be
B.
would be
C.
was
D.
have been
Question 8:
Realizing he got lost, he started to help.
A.
call for
B.
call at
C.
go for
D.
go to
Question 9:
I my Mum by cooking dinner for her.
A.

cheered up
B.
looked up
C.
waited for
D.
felt like
Question 10:
In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself
A.
occupation
B.
occupied
C.
occupant
D.
occupational
Question 11:
Create a new and put all your files into it.
A.
directory
B.
direction
C.
director
D.
directing
Question 12:
She was finding it difficult to stay during the meeting.
A.

wakening
B.
wakened
C.
waking
D.
awake
Question 13:
He carried a(n) driving license.
A.
artificial
B.
unfaithful
C.
untrue
D.
false
Question 14:
As the drug took , the patient became quieter.
A.
effect
B.
force
C.
influence
D.
action
Question 15:
You‟re very quiet today. What have you got on your ?
A.

spirit
B.
attention
C.
mind
D.
brain
Question 16:
Instead of doing their own painting and papering, they hired a firm of decorators.
A.
inside
B.
inward
C.
internal
D.
interior
Question
17
:________
.any other politician would have given way to this sort of pressure years ago.
A. Really
B.
Practically
C.
Actually
D.
Utterly
Question
18

:
After several months of hard work, the police are finally
________
… somewhere with their
investigation.
A. getting
B.
going
C.
making
D.
doing
Question
19
:
There‟s no danger in using this machine as long as you
________ ________
…to the safety
regulations.
comply
B.
adhere
C.
observe
D.
abide
Question
20
:
“The test results will be released at 9 am tomorrow!” – “Will it ?

________
_______.”
Can I wait for it?
C.
Could it wait ?
Yes, please.
D.
I can‟t wait!
Question
21
:________
drivers endanger their lives and those of other road users.
Drunk
B.
Drunken
C.
Drinking
D.
Drunkard
Question
22
:
“
________
” _ “ I love it. It‟s great, especially at night.”
When do you often listen to classical music?
How do you like classical music?
What kind of music do you like?
How often do you listen to classical music?
Question

23
: ________
cars usually have special and unique things that the owners wish to have. They are certainly
more expensive.
A. Man - made
B.
Custom - made
C.
Well - kept
D.
Well - dressed

Question
24
:
I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am
________ ________
…awake.
A. broad
B.
full
C.
well
D.

wide
Question

25:
Left - hand traffic, a custom existing in Britain only,

________ ________
back to the days when English
people went to and fro on horseback.
A. dated
B.
dating
C.
dates
D.
to date
Question
26
:
“ I am sorry . I broke the vase.” – “_______.”
A. Don‟t worry. Things break.
C.
OK. Go ahead
.

B. Yes, certainly.
D.
I‟d rather not.
Question
27
:
The tourists refused to
________ ________
…. the poor service.
A. stand in for
B.

put up with
C.
get away from
D.
get on with
Question

28: I
haven‟t got the time to do my own work, …
________
…help you with yours.
A. leaving aside
B.
let alone
C.
apart from
D.
not counting
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Question
29
:
Professor Lockwood recommended that Michael
________ ________
in chemistry.
A. not to major
B.
not major
C.
wouldn‟t major

D.
isn‟t majoring
Question
30
:
Luggage may be placed here …
________
the owner‟s risk.
A. at
B.
by
C.
under
D.
with